Strong's H338 · Hebrew
אִי
ʼîy · /ee/
Definition
a howler (used only in the plural), i.e. any solitary wild creature
KJV: wild beast of the islands.
Root / derivation: probably identical with H337 (אִי) (through the idea of a doleful sound);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אִי across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah2 verses
And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dragons in their pleasant palaces: and her time is near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged. the wild: Heb. Iim desolate: or, palaces
Isaiah 34:14The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild beasts of the island, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; the screech owl also shall rest there, and find for herself a place of rest. The wilddesert: Heb. Ziim the wildisland: Heb. Ijim screech: or, night monster
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H338 (ʼîy) mean?
a howler (used only in the plural), i.e. any solitary wild creature
How many times does H338 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H338 (אִי) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “islands.”
How is ʼîy translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H338 is rendered as “islands” (2×), “island” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אִי come from?
probably identical with H337 (אִי) (through the idea of a doleful sound);